Omnibus Software Makes EBSR So Easy
Omnibus is expecting that the potential content of the Bus Services Bill will be a hot topic on the company’s stand at Euro Bus Expo this year (T144 in the Technology Zone). Until the Bill has been passed by Parliament the exact content is not known, however, it is almost certain that the continued push towards Electronic Bus Service Registration (EBSR) will feature.
East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) has been providing fully electronic registrations for almost three years and it has certainly made life a lot simpler for the company. Bob Rackley, Commercial Manager for EYMS, explains: “it is far quicker, much more efficient and dramatically reduces the paperwork.”
EYMS invested in the whole package from Omnibus, using OmniMAP, TransXChange and the EBSR module. The company is also using the software to link the registration files to the corresponding set of schedules in OmniTIMES and OmniBASE.
Previously, all registrations were prepared manually, creating a huge amount of paperwork. Routes were traditionally hand-drawn and mechanical mapping wheels were used to measure routes manually on paper maps. Now, using OmniMAP, the data is accurate down to the nearest metre and uses updated maps cross-referenced to timetables in OmniTIMES so that every stop is recorded.
EBSR has given EYMS much more control over its data. Because all the EBSR documents are saved to the company’s server, everything is now in one place and easily accessible. Bob explains: “as a manager I can access everything I need. I know that everything is there and that the data is up to date.”
Whereas in the past files had to be faxed page by page to the Commissioner’s office, they are now emailed, with an instant reply acknowledging receipt and a further email confirming that the data has been accepted, giving operators a full audit trail. Copies of that single set of documents are also automatically sent electronically to local authorities, removing the need for multiple copies to be made.
Bob believes that, as time goes on, more and more operators will switch to EBSR. “For smaller operators, the investment in the technology may seem daunting, but the benefits more than justify the initial cost” he says, “plus, it really helps earn you respect as a professional operator. However, to really maximise the benefits of EBSR, it is essential that local authorities also invest in the software.”
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